SERVICENOW-CIS-DISCOVERY CMDB Integration And Maintenance Practice Question
When the Identification and Reconciliation Engine (IRE) processes a payload, which THREE components determine if a CI is updated or created?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Data Source
The IRE relies on Identification Rules, Reconciliation Rules, and the payload content to make decisions.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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MID Server configuration
Why it's wrong here
MID Server does not participate in IRE decision logic.
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Discovery Schedule
Why it's wrong here
Schedules trigger the process but are not used by the IRE.
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Data Source
Why this is correct
Identifies the origin of the data, which is checked by reconciliation rules.
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Reconciliation Rules
Why this is correct
Determines if the source is permitted to update the CI.
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Identification Rules
Why this is correct
Determines if the CI exists.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official ServiceNow exam blueprint
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